mental health
Ring the bell: Veterans call for Veterans to help end suicide
All eyes are on a Veteran in the back of the hall talking about a guy from the old unit. His buddy had said “I’ll
September 20, 2017
7:19 am
Category: National
healthcare
My HealtheVet has a new look – Check it out!
VA is committed to serving Veterans and providing them with the best possible health care. This is why VA redesigned My HealtheVet and adopted U.S.
September 19, 2017
7:16 am
healthcare
Celebrate National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
On Wednesday, September 27th, the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC) will hold its National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, promoting health awareness and the importance
September 18, 2017
12:36 pm
mental health
#BeThere: Committing yourself to prevent suicide among women Veterans
When I came home from Iraq in 2004, little information and relatively few resources were available to help me reintegrate. And in addition to trying
September 18, 2017
10:25 am
mental health
Suicide Among Veterans Highest in Western US, Rural Areas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Suicide among military veterans is especially high in the western U.S. and rural areas, according to new government data that show wide
September 15, 2017
11:18 pm
recreation
Veterans with disabilities gear up for adventure at San Diego Summer Sports Clinic
Veterans from across the country are set to participate in the 10th National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic from Sept. 17-22 in San Diego, California. VA, in
September 15, 2017
11:12 am
healthcare
Are you eligible for more VA benefits? New web matrix explains primary, derivative benefits
At the Veterans Benefits Administration, we often come in contact with people who ask, What are my benefits? What am I eligible for? Or, I
September 15, 2017
6:52 am
VSOs
What you need know about VA benefits in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma
VA’s VAntage Point blog has the latest information on hurricane impact to VA facilities and services. For those impacted by Hurricane Harvey, click here. For information
September 14, 2017
7:47 am
healthcare
New mobile application helps Veterans become more involved in their health care
VA recently released the VA Pressure Ulcer/Injury Resource app to help Veterans and their caregivers learn about preventing and caring for existing injuries as well
September 14, 2017
5:41 am
mental health
Veterans Crisis Line to open third call center in Topeka, Kansas
VA is opening a Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) call center in Topeka, Kansas, the third such center nationwide, and expects to hire 100 employees to
September 13, 2017
1:43 pm
emergency assistance
VA awards grants to help homeless and at-risk Veterans and families
Today, VA announced it has awarded $343 million in grants to 288 nonprofit organizations to help low-income Veterans and their families. The grants were awarded
September 13, 2017
10:59 am
mental health
Learn how you can play a role in suicide prevention on September 20
Are you unsure how to support a Veteran or service member going through a difficult time? Helping someone does not require a grand gesture. Small
September 12, 2017
11:35 am